By Louis “King of Roncesvalles” Pisano
Leafs' defenseman and assistant captain Francios Beauchemin broke his left middle finger in the game against the Calgary Flames tonight at the ACC in Toronto.
X-rays confirmed the break, but being that it is the tip of the finger he shouldn’t miss any time on the blue-line for Toronto.
Though he won’t miss any time apparently, a broken finger isn’t something comfortable to shove in a glove and play a physical style of hockey with.
The great play and booming shot of young defenseman Carl Gunnarsson, which he showcased in his first game in the NHL tonight, albeit in a loss, might be in line for a little more ice-time with this injury.
Perhaps the Leafs may decide to let the finger heal and bring up another defenseman from the Marlies.
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Article written by Louis Pisano